The Isle of Wight Council has announced that a hydraulic leak has forced the suspension of the Floating Bridge service today (Sunday). An issue with the South West ram on the vessel will see the service suspended until at least...

Can you imagine going 24 hours without your phone, tablet, personal computer, or gaming devices? This is the tough sponsored challenge set by Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly CLIC Sargent) to support children and young people with cancer this September...

Ryde Town Council is delighted to have had a grant funding bid accepted which will allow for the next stages to be taken towards the regeneration of Vectis Hall. The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has awarded a grant of up...

Artists are being sought by Ventnor Town Council to assist in brightening up the town's esplanade in time for the summer season. Currently, unsightly metal fencing surrounds the former Amusement arcade, which was closed several years ago and is in...

Visitors to St. Mary’s Hospital and the wider hospital grounds continue to be restricted to help protect patients and staff from COVID-19. Over recent weeks the number of people arriving at the hospital wanting to visit relatives and friends or...

Hundreds of people have been caught not wearing a seatbelt by officers during a successful month of action by the Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police Joint Operations Unit. This saw officers highlighting the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt...

Trinity Theatre is on the lookout for new stars of stage to take part in its new production of Dick Whittington, which will see its curtain raise this December. The pantomime, which will begin rehearsals in the next few weeks,...

The Island Sailing Club has decided to postpone the Windeler Cup event to 7th August 2021. Previously, this Saturday formed part of Cowes Week, with a full day's racing for the White Group classes, so an ideal time to run...

A historic telephone box in Ventnor has been given a makeover thanks to the work of the Ventnor Enhancement Fund. The phone box had been in a deteriorating state for several years, but in November of 2019, a member of...

Isle of Wight Festival boss, John Giddings, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that this year's music event takes place even despite the adversity currently being faced by the events industry. Speaking in an interview with Audio Media International, John...